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Prepare Your Garden for Winter So It Will Be Ready In Spring
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“Home is where your rump rests” —Pumbaa, The Lion King
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about what home is to me, I remembered the quote above from Coco Kunstman & Melissa Burbank one of my favorite Disney movies, The Lion King (1994). Growing up in a military family I moved around a lot. The feeling of home was not my house, or street, or even comfortable surroundings. Those changed with every move and with every stage of my life. When I finally moved back to New Orleans, after having many adventures around the world, it hugged me like a grandma on a front porch. Completely enveloping me in love and a sense of home. Due to my transient nature I let go of the tangible feelings of home and attached myself to the emotional. The smell of my mom’s bread baking (even though I had to make it myself in her absence) or watching Little Women (1994) at Christmas (missing my sister so much the whole time). These are things that make a home to me. Now that my family occupies three continents, we have adopted this mentality from Pumbaa’s sage statement. New Orleans can take care of the rest. It is a city that celebrates those intangible hallmarks of home. The music that can lift your spirits or help you sing the blues. The food that makes you wish your mama cooked that well. The culture that calls everyone darlin’ and really means it. Using this endearment is this most New Orleanian trait that I have adopted as my definition of home. And you better “Be Nice or Leave!” It is with this mentality that I can be sitting here now in San Diego, CA with an old Dr. John record playing, drinking a café au lait and still feel the home vibe of New Orleans wrapping me up like a blanket. I would like to dedicate this issue to the people, places, and things that make up New Orleans. You are the home in my heart. Wherever my rump may rest. Much Love,
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Helping the Quarter Go Green
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Get Your Garden Ready For Winter The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. The kids are back in school, and the mornings are pleasantly chilly as they head off to the bus stop. Pretty soon, it will be time to hang up your gardening clogs and put your hoes, rakes and planters back in the shed. But before you close up your garden shed and put your favorite plot of land to bed, there are some things you should do to get your garden winter-ready. Closing your garden right this fall can save you a lot of work when the spring growing season comes around next year. Spring may seem a long way off when there is a foot of snow on the road, but gardening season will be back before you know it. Here are some smart tips to get your garden ready for winter and minimize the amount of work you need to do next year. . Prune your summer-blooming flowering shrubs. Now is the time to give those summer bloomers one final pruning. . Weed carefully. Leaving weeds in the ground over the winter is just asking for trouble, so give your flower beds and vegetable garden one last weeding before you close your garden shed for the winter. . Divide your perennials. It is easy to let your perennials get overgrown, so now is the time to divide them and make more room. Take advantage of the last warm days of autumn, enjoy some quality time in your garden and get ready New Orleans NALAmag.com for 6a bountiful spring season next year.
. R e m o v e d e a d l e a v e s f r o m y o u r perennials. While you are dividing your perennials, check for dead leaves and remove as many as you find. You want the ground to be free of weeds, dead leaves and ground litter before the first snowfall. . Rake up leaves. It is important to mulch the fallen leaves on your lawn to provide extra protection for the winter season, but your flower beds and garden deserves the same consideration. Rake fallen leaves away from your flower beds and garden areas to keep the soil in good shape for the harsh winter to come. . Give your garden implements a thorough deep cleaning. Even if you keep your tools in pristine condition, it can’t hurt to give them a final cleaning before putting them away for the winter. Poison ivy and other nasty weeds can hide out in the tiniest of crevices, and a good cleaning with bleach and water will protect you—and your garden—next season. Gardening is a wonderful hobby, but in most parts of the country it is not a year-round pastime. When the weather turns cooler and the leaves start to change colors, it is time to think about putting your garden to bed. The tips listed above can help you retire your garden the right way, so you will be ready for the growing season to come.
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Your Dog Is Listening...
Scientists in Hungary published a groundbreaking new study that showed
not only is your dog listening to your words, they can use your intonation to understand what you are saying. Actual brain mappings of live dogs (fMRI brain scans a non-invasive, harmless way of measurement) showed that a dogs’ understanding comes from both association with actual words and phrases as well as the tone of voice used to speak. This new research into the field of dog cognition has taken one giant paw leap forward in the path of understanding our furry friends. The brain scans showed that dogs have an actual understanding of our language similar to that of an early human child. Although they can’t talk back (yet) they certainly can communicate with their actions and even with their barks & voice. We look forward to more on this research in the coming years. Who knows what is
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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 3 cups total) 2 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds total), peeled and diced into chunks 4 medium or 3 large apples peeled, cored and roughly diced 3-4 cups low sodium chicken stock, divided 1 ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg In a large, deep stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over low. ¼ teaspoon cayenne Add the onions and cook until very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add apples and squash to the pot and then add 2 cups of the stock. Bring the pot to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the squash and apples are very soft, about 20 to 30 minutes. Once the apples and squash are tender, puree the soup with an immersion blender. Add remaining stock slowly until you reach desired consistency. Leave the texture fairly thick and rich to warm you up on the cold and rainy days to come. Stir in the salt, nutmeg, black pepper, and cayenne to taste.
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WALKING MEDITATION
The Calming & Centering Effects of Labyrinths
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n archetypal labyrinth gently leads us in a circular path inward toward a center and t h e n b a c k o u t a g a i n . Fo u n d i n ancient cultures from African, Celtic and Greek to Native American, they became especially popular fixtures in Medieval European churches; one of the most renowned is in France’s Chartres Cathedral. Depictions of labyrinths have been included in paintings, pottery, tapestries and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Several American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a neverending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons. “Labyrinths can be outdoors or indoors. Permanent labyrinths may be made of stones, rocks, bricks or inlaid stones. Temporary labyrinths can be painted on grass or made with all sorts of things for a particular purpose or appropriate 22
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to a specific cause,” explains Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., resource vice president and research chair of the Labyrinth Society, in Trumansburg, New York. “Walking a labyrinth is useful for those that sometimes have a hard time being outwardly still and drawing themselves inward. You must move your body, and because you’re focused on the path while you’re walking it, it’s easier to drop wholly into the journey and let go of all else,” says Anne Bull, of Veriditas, a Petaluma, California, nonprofit that supports new labyrinth designs to suit the spiritual needs of hospitals, schools and retreat centers. The group also sponsors a worldwide directory at LabyrinthLocator. com.
Individual Approaches
A labyrinth walk typically involves three stages. The first is for releasing extraneous thoughts on the way to the center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own.
Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra. One might even choose to bypass the path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our way with the circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide. Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.” At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life. “I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be
quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.” Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer in San Diego, CA. Connect at GinaMcGalliard.com.
Labyrinths in New Orleans
Rayne Memorial United Methodist 3900 St. Charles Ave New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 Call for availability Type:Medieval/Chartres replica
First Unitarian Uninversalist Church 5212 S. Claiborne Ave. New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 Call for availability: (504) 866-9010 Type:Medieval/ inspired by Chartres
Friends of the Labyrinth At Audubon Audubon Park, East Drive at Laurel Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 Always open Type:Medieval/Chartres replica
May Gallery and Residency 750 Carondelet St. New Orleans, Louisiana 70115 Open for scheduled events Type:Classical
Trinity Church Episcopal 1329 Jackson Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Organ & Labyrinth program every Tuesday night, beginning at 6:00pm in the Church. Type:Medieval/Chartres replica
Lower 9th Ward Environmental Learning & Research Center 5620 Florida Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 Always open Type:Medieval/Chartres replica
Project Lazarus Po Box 3609 New Orleans, Louisiana 71077 Please call for appointment. Call for availability Type:Medieval/Chartres replica
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All Calendar events must be received by October 10th for the November issue. For more information contact calendar@NALAmag.com. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Meditation and Mindfulness for Increased Concentration/Awareness – 9:30am. Join MindBody Center of Louisiana (MBCLA) faculty for monthly mind-body skills workshop. Oct workshop facilitated by Marie O’Neil, LCSW, CMBMP. $25. The Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. MBCLA: 504-473-4748.Register: MindBodyLA.org. Introduction to Ayurvedic Cooking – 11am2pm. Learn more about Ayurveda, Ayurvedic fundamentals, using food as medicine and choosing spices, foods and self-healing to maintain balance in this kitchen demonstration. At the end of the demo attendees will share a healthy, balanced lunch together. Space is limited to nine. Teacher/chef: Ayurvedic Health Practitioner Catherine Robbins, AHP, KYTA of HerbsToLiveBy.com. $45. New Orleans. RSVP: Info@HerbsToLiveBy.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Conscious Connected Breathing Workshop – 2:30-5pm. With Jack Fontana. $54. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles. 504-8993390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Basic Buddhist Meditation from a Zen Perspective – 8:30am to 10:30am. Tuesdays. 12 week course with Zen teacher Thich Thien Tri, October 4th - December 20th (Open enrollment closes Oct. 17th). You will learn sitting, standing and walking meditation Practices. You will study how to chant, the Mani mantra, the Six Senses, the Object of Six Senses and the Four Noble Truths. $200. To pre-register, email: info.ZenandMind@ gmail.com. Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000. Drumming and Chanting Meditation – 7pm. With Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. Since ancient times, chanting and drumming have played an important role in spiritual practice, including meditation, which doesn’t have to be silent. Join for a deeper discussion of these ideas. Class will include a meditation; bring a drum or other rhythm instrument, a few provided. $10 donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-8857575. UnityOfMetairie.com.
CG Jung Society of New Orleans – 7:30pm. CG Jung Society of New Orleans presents Victoria Hippard, PhD, speaking on Samson, Delilah and the Goddess of Love: The Archetypal in Relationship. Love and love betrayed will be explored from a depth psychology perspective. $15, $10/students, free/members. 1130 Nashville Ave. JungNewOrleans.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Also Oct 12, 19, 26 & 28. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is a muscle specific, full body massage that really gets out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info/appointment: 504-293-0972.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Tarot with Sid the Whole Story – 6–8pm. Join Sid Patrick as he takes you on a journey into understanding Tarot. $15/class or $90/in advance (seven classes). Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. Info: 504-708-8353 or MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com. Deep Tissue Massage Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm. Also Oct 18 & 25. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. Deep Tissue is a muscle specific, full body massage that really works out the kinks. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info/appointment: 504-293-0972. Neuromuscular Therapy Clinic – 6:15pm & 7:45pm. Also Oct 18 & 25. Help a student with their education at the student massage clinic. NMT is a partial body massage that focuses on a specific problem area such as low back or shoulders. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info/appointment: 504-2930972.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Swedish Massage Clinic – 12:45pm & 2:15pm. Also Oct 14 & 21. Help a student with their education at our student massage clinic. Swedish is good for overall relaxation and increased flexibility. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info/ appointment: 504293-0972.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000.
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Leyendo Juntas (Let’s Read Together) – 6pm. A monthly reading group for Spanish-speaking women. Activities of the group are conducted in Spanish and opportunities will be available to prepare for GED. Free. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 562-231-8245. WomensCenterForHealing.org. Throat Chakra Class – 7pm. With Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. Examine, reflect on and work with the throat chakra, the voice of the body; a valve that allows energy from the other chakras to be expressed. If this energy center is in balance, we can express ideas, beliefs, emotions and our personal truth. Wear something blue, this chakra’s color. $10 suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 5:30pm. Dr Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Wildlife Photography Workshop – 6am. Clearwater will host renowned nature photographer CC Lockwood for a fall photography workshop. $195. Clearwater Sanctuary, [should this be Covington?] Abita Springs. 985-630-1009. ClearwaterSanctuary.org. Saturday Morning Massage Clinic – 9:15am & 10:45am. Also Oct 22. Help a student with their education at the Student Massage Clinic. Oct15: Deep Tissue and NMT: Oct 22: Deep Tissue. $30. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall, across from food court, Metairie. Info/ appointment: 504-2930972. Health and Wellness Event – 11am. An afternoon of fitness, relaxation and fun includes: minimassages, giveaways, discounted services and more. Light refreshments provided. Participating vendors: Metairie Central Jazzercise, Yoga by Fit504, Ready to Relax Spa, Plexus, Young Living Oils, Beachbody and Rodan & Fields. $5 in advance at Paypal. me/Fit504LLC or $10/ door. Metairie Central Jazzercise, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 1A (behind Parran’s Poboys). 504-252-0223. Facebook. com/events/1259806940736284/. Psychic Fair – Noon. Mediums, psychics, healers, astrologer, aura photos, crystals, essential oils, jewelry and more. Free admission. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. 504-7088353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com.
plan ahead What’s All The Stress About – 3-5pm. An audienceparticipation presentation to learn more about this and other easy-to-do natural health and beauty options that will help you to de-stress and detox so that you can start enjoying life instead of simply existing. Aromatherapy, healing jewelry, and Healing Groovy – a holistic guide for the layperson available for purchase (cash or check). $10 suggested donation. Mid City at Esplanade at City Park. RSVP by 10/12: HealingGroovy@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Your Point of Attraction – 11am. Sunday service. Your Point of Attraction: How to align your vibrations to attract health, wealth and happiness even if you’ve tried before and failed!, by author Mark S Kearns. Unity of New Orleans, 3722 St. Charles. 504-8993390.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Metaphysical ‘Unity’ Bible Study – 7pm. With Paul Martinez and Brenda Aranda. Many principles of Unity and the “New Thought” movement (including Law of Attraction) are found in ancient scripture, but are lost to us if we depend on literal interpretations, which have left many people “bible shy”. Let’s take another look at the Bible through “new eyes”! We’ll reflect on Luke 15:11-32; The Prodigal Son Parable. $10 suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Basics of Craniosacral – Oct 21-23. 6-8pm, Fri; noon-6:30pm, Sat & Sun. Learn this light touch, hands-on bodywork system that balances the musculoskeletal-nervous system. Open to anyone with an interest in the healing arts. LMTs earn 16 CEUs with LaBMT. LAP0174, LCEU0001560 Instructor Peggy Scott, Certified Somatic Therapist, has more than 25 years experience teaching this class. Blue Cliff College, Clearview Mall. 504-293-0972. PeggyS@ BlueCliffCollege.com. Spiritual Cinema: Hocus Pocus – 7pm. Join for a “scary comedy” with Bette Midler to get you in the mood for Halloween. When three witch sisters are resurrected after 300 years, a group of misfits join together to end the witches reign of terror. Lots of laughs and a few scares. Rated PG. $5 suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Metaphysical Madness – 7-9pm. 5:30pm (doors and bar open). Comedy hypnosis show with Dr Z and mediumship with Sid Patrick and Lana Johnson. Tickets: $25/in advance, $30/door. The Cannery, 3803 Toulouse St, New Orleans. 504-708-8353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com. Tickets/info: Spiritual6.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program – 12:30pm. Dr Debbi Hannan presents: The Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program at Chiropractic Health Center. Free. 101 Clearview Pkwy at Airline Dr, New Orleans. 504-454-2000. Halloween: A Spiritual Celebration – 7pm. With Brenda Aranda and Paul Martinez. This class will trace the history of Halloween from its earliest Celtic roots to its transformation through Christianity, then its later rejection by many Christians. In contemporary culture, it is often seen as simply a time to party and dress up. Can Halloween still hold a spiritual significance for us today? $10 suggested donation. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Stress Management – 6pm. Learn about stress and how to control it. No time for therapy? Experience the benefits in this two-hour workshop. Limited seating. $45. GLO Therapeutics, 4134 Florida Ave, Ste 204, Kenner. Register: 504-466-2266. GloTherapeuticsllc.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Ethics & Cultural Competency – 10am. Ethical considerations of cultural competency in social work. CEU approval pending. Limited seating. $50. GLO Therapeutics, 4134 Florida Ave, Ste 204, Kenner. Register: 504-466-2266. GloTherapeuticsllc.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Stress, Grief and the Holidays – 2pm. Holiday blues? Stressed? No time for therapy? Experience the benefits in this two-hour workshop. Limited seating. $45. GLO Therapeutics, 4134 Florida Ave, Ste 204, Kenner. Register: 504-466-2266. GloTherapeuticsllc.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 The Truth About Anger – 9am. Learn about anger and how to control it. No time for therapy? Experience the benefits in this one-day workshop. Limited seating. $150. GLO Therapeutics, 4134 Florida Ave, Ste 204, Kenner. Register: 504-4662266. GloTherapeuticsllc.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Conscious Living Expo – 10am–7pm. An event celebrating the means and methods of conscious living. Meet with practitioners and experts in the areas of healing arts and healthy foods and enjoy performances of drumming and creative dance. NUNU Arts & Culture Collective, Arnaudville. Info: 337-704-1444.
Mentor and Student Mediumship Gallery – 7-9pm. Sid and his students deliver messages from Spirit. Donation recommended. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. Info: 504-708-8353 or MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 Women in the World’s Cultures – 7pm. Monthly discussion series examining various aspects of the interaction of the worlds cultures with women’s rights. Co-sponsored by the AAUW, open to men and women. Free. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Yoga Forest Retreat – Noon. Join for a refreshing afternoon yoga retreat in our forest sanctuary. Experience fresh air for pranayama, healthy refreshments for the body and serene environment for the mind. $25. Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-630-1009. ClearwaterSanctuary.org.
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Sunday Morning Meditation – 9am. Take a stress reduction break and begin your week with a meditation for healing and peace. Join Mike Wittenbrink as he leads a group meditation designed to bring you quiet and stillness as you embrace the new week. Conducted in the main temple. Unity of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com.
Yoga Sangha – Noon. Relax and enjoy nurturing mind and body in our yoga sanghas. This month we will focus on ease of movement and stilling the mind. Choose to participate in any or all Mon, Wed and/or Sat sangha sessions . $60/series (13 classes). Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985630-1009. ClearwaterSanctuary.org.
Free Yoga to Live Music – 9:30-11am. Every second Sunday of the month until it gets too cold to practice outside (check website for updates). Peristyle in City Park, 42 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans. Jaiweh Yoga, LLC: 954-696-5014. ChristinaAndrini@ JaiwehYoga.com. JaiwehYoga.com. Yoga in Metairie – 9:45am. Come join our amazing instructors, relax and reconnect with your body. Yoga offerings: vinyasa flow, hatha and restorative. All levels. $15/class, $49/4 class pass, $79/8 class pass. Mention this listing and your first class is free. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 1A (behind Parran’s Po-Boys). 504-252-0223. Facebook.com/ mcjazzerciseyoga/. A Course in Miracles – 10am. A discussion is an in-depth study of the principle ideas of the text by the same name. These themes involve forgiveness, love and learning to base one’s life on the teachings of Jesus Christ. The focus is to understand how to do this and then to live one’s life as the divine being that Jesus assures us we are. Unity of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. Science of Being – 10am. With Baron Eugene Fersen. Gives to the world the truth, knowledge and wisdom that was once privy only to the few. The Baron knew and had faith that as humans enlightened their bodies, minds and spirits in the physical world with the pure knowledge of the flame of inspiration and love, more would be revealed to mankind through the “all” knowing that resides with their absolute soul. Unity of New Orleans, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com.
Zen Meditation – Noon. With Patricia Stout. Weekly practice in the Plum Village tradition with the mindfulness bell and guided phrases leading into silent sitting meditation. Donations appreciated. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing. org. Beginner Children’s Karate Class – 5-5:45pm. Build self confidence, self discipline. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Stronger, Leaner, Longer – 5:30pm. Pilatesbased strength class builds muscle and tones. Core 101 screening required. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St. 985-640-2648. Beginner Adult Karate Class – 6-6:50pm. Learn personal safety, self confidence, keep physically fit. 8132 Willow St. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Basic/Beginners Aikido Class – 6:157:15pm. Benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community and fun. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@ NOLAAikido.com. Meditation Community – Call for time. Be supported in meditation practice through community. Attend any or all Mon, Fri or Sat meditations. October focus will be on calm abiding. $60/per monthly series (12 classes). Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-630-1009. ClearwaterSanctuary.org.
Unity of New Orleans Sunday Service – 11am. A loving family of spiritual seekers who honor all paths to God. 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com.
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Unity Sunday Celebration Service – 11am. Join for a powerful, joyful and inspiring service, honoring all spiritual paths, lifestyles and religions. Experience life-affirming, contemporary music and a heartfelt message, reminding you of who you are as a beautiful, unique expression of the divine. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie. com.
Therapeutic Exercise – 8:30am. With Virginia Davis, RN, LMT. Gentle, restorative movement based on qigong, yoga and the science and physiology of muscles and bone rhythms. Learn a routine that helps to clear the major meridians, release muscles and nourish joints. $40/month, $12/drop-in. Women’s Center for Healing & Transformation, 71667 Leveson St, Abita Springs. 985-892-8111. WomensCenterForHealing.org.
Weekend Recovery – 2pm. Vinyasa flow class with breathing emphasis releases toxins and balances your senses. Transform NOLA, 8422 Oak St. 985640-2648.
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Qigong/Dao-In – Noon. Tues & Thurs. Class designed to de-stress and focus on self-care, join Debra Howard for an hour or so practicing gentle movements with intention. Bring a mat. $5/ class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th flr. 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts. com. Free Yoga for Veterans – Noon-1pm. Connected Warriors Yoga for service members, veterans, and their family. Jaiweh Yoga instructor Christina Andrini leads a spirited and motivated sequence for our military community. Beginners are highly encouraged to come. Higher Power Nola, 514 City Park Ave, New Orleans. 954-696-5014. ChristinaAndrini@yahoo.com. Okinawan Karate Weapons Class – 6-7 pm. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241. Free Sunset Yoga in the Park – 6-7:30pm. City Park in the Peristyle, 42 Dreyfous Ave, New Orleans. Jaiweh Yoga, LLC: 954-696-5014. ChristinaAndrini@JaiwehYoga.com. JaiwehYoga. com. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Class – 7-8pm. Learn EFT, or “tapping”, a gentle, self-administered acupressure technique for diminishing or clearing physical and/or emotional pain. Affordable Healing Arts in the NOHC, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220, New Orleans. RSVP: Gail Gillespie: 504-442-8762. Energy Psychology – 7-8pm. Last Tue. With Dr Gail Gillespie. Got pain? Come to this open community group and learn an all-natural, efficient and effective way to reduce or eliminate physical pain through gentle self-administered acupressure stimulation. By donation. Affordable Healing Arts, 2372 St Claude Ave, Ste 220, New Orleans. 504442-8762.
wednesday Qigong Class – 9:30am. $90/six-week seminar. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Register: 504-8862241. Prayer and Healing – 11am. Facilitated by Harriet Stafford. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. Beginner Children’s Karate Class – 5-5:45pm. Build self confidence, self discipline. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504866-2241.
markyourcalendar Blue Cliff College Massage Dept Continuing Education CEUs for LMTs October 21-23 Basics of Craniosacral Peggy Scott January 20-22, 2017 MediCupping Annie Garic
thursday Yoga in Metairie – 10:45am. Come join our amazing instructors, relax and reconnect with your body. Yoga offerings: vinyasa flow, hatha and restorative. All levels. $15/class, $49/4 class pass, $79/8 class pass. Mention this listing and your first class is free. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 1A (behind Parran’s Po-Boys). 504-252-0223. Facebook.com/mcjazzerciseyoga/. Qigong/Dao-In – Noon. Tues & Thurs. Class designed to de-stress and focus on self-care, join Debra Howard for an hour or so practicing gentle movements with intention. Bring a mat. $5/ class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 4th flr. 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts. com.
January 27-29, 2017 Posture & Post Techniques Peggy Scott
Oneness Blessing and Meditation – 6-7pm. Calming energy and inner peace. Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504-249-5199.
February 3-5, 2017 Geriatric Massage Dr. Sharon Puszko
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Ecstatic Dance – 6:30-8pm. A free-form conscious dance space. Connect with your spirit through movement. $14/drop-in. NOLA Yoga Loft, 2042 Magazine St. 504-345-3444.
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PeggyS@BlueCliffCollege.com Community Meditation – 6pm. A full hour of deep movement into the stillness and silence, connecting to the Divine Presence within; that place where nothing is impossible. Join us on a journey of music, beautiful images and complete silence. “All of your talk is worthless when compared to one whisper of God from the silence” – Rumi. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Basic/Beginners Aikido Class – 6:15-7:15pm. Benefits include self-defense, flexibility, strength, balance, stress reduction, concentration, community and fun. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com. A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. A Course In Miracles Discussion – 7pm. Join Rev Jack Fowler for a heart and mind opening discussion of this powerful material, considered to be a modern day spiritual masterpiece. Its concept is life altering, as it teaches us to see the world through the eyes of love, instead of fear. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd. 504-8857575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Prosperity Secrets of the Ages – 7pm. With Catherine Ponder. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles. 504-899-3390. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com. Beginner Tai Chi Class – 7-8pm. Reduce stress, better balance, mind, body. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Info: Sensei King Lam: 504-866-2241.
Yoga – 11am-noon. Gentle yoga for all ages. Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504-249-5199. Little Yogis – 11-11:30am, 2-5 year olds; 11:45am12:30pm, 6-10 year olds. 1st Sat. Each month, we’ll explore the pages of a popular children’s book with traditional yoga poses and lots of laughter. Bayou Yoga, 1800 W Causeway Approach, Ste 11, Mandeville. 985-237-1842. DoBayouYoga.com. Sacred Art Workshop – 2pm. In October, professional artist Paulo Dufour will lead Clearwater’s sacred art workshop making sacred images in clay. $15. Clearwater Sanctuary, Covington. 985-630-1009. ClearwaterSanctuary.org. Qiqong – 2-3pm. Gentle, healing movement class for all levels and ages. Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. 504-249-5199. Psychic Saturdays – Except the 3rd Saturday. 12pm-6pm. Featured psychic readings: $30/30 min and $50/60 min. Metaphysical Resource Center, 1708 Lake Ave, Metairie. 504-708-8353. MetaphysicalResourceCenter.com.
saturday Prenatal Yoga – 9:30am. Prepare your body for childbirth. This powerful class will help you build the strength you need both mentally and physically. Modifications for a pregnant body at all stages and the physical and mental benefits of a traditional vinyasa flow class. Bayou Yoga, 1800 W Causeway Approach, Ste 11, Mandeville. 985-237-1842. DoBayouYoga.com. Alcohol and Drug Education Program – 10am. Eight-week group for first offense DWI/DUI or marijuana possession. Eight-sessions equal 12 hours of education. Limited seating. $40/session. GLO Therapeutics, 4134 Florida Ave, Ste 204, Kenner. Register: 504-466-2266. GloTherapeuticsllc.com. Kids Yoga Class – 10-11am. $80/6 weeks. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Register: 504-886-2241. Sitting Meditation Group – 10-11am. Practice zazen (sitting meditation) as well as walking meditation. Instruction and discussion also available. 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in Mid-City, New Orleans. Brian: xernaut2@gmail.com. 504644-7351. Yoga and Guided Meditation – 10-11:30am. Yoga nidra with Katrina Zech. Experience pure rejuvenation and deep relaxation through movement, breath and mindfulness practice. $15 donation. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. UnityTempleNewOrleans.com.
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The New Orleans home of practical Christianity. We honor all paths to God and welcome all who seek love, peace, and wisdom. Specializing in massage therapy for older adults and individuals with Services on Sun & Wed 11 am; A Course in Miracles chronic illness, including those class Wed 6:30pm. See ad, page 19. receiving hospice and palliative care. All services are available on a sliding THERAPY scale. LGBTQIA+ safe.
VITALITY HOLISTICS
Taylor Tidwell Located in Swan River Yoga 2940 Canal St, New Orleans 504-390-6257 VitalityHolistics.net Renew your vitality with Thai Yoga Massage and Integrative Table Massage. Harmonize and bring healing to all systems of the body with these ancient practices. See ad, p 12.
NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS NUTRIVERUS POWDER
Jeanie Leclere 504-888-4464
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NEUTRAL GROUND THERAPY, LLC
Casey Blasiar, LCSW 3900 General Taylor St, 2nd flr New Orleans • 504-264-6312 Casey@NeutralGroundTherapy.com NeutralGroundTherapy.com
Neutral Ground Therapy, LLC is a behavioral health agency that partners with clients while they reach their greatest potential. Together, we can break down barriers to an empowered life. Call, email, or book online today so we can get to work!
BAYOU YOGA
1800 W Causeway Approach, Ste 114 Mandeville • 985-237-1842 DoBayouYoga.com By providing intimate classes that allow for individual attention, Bayou Yoga’s devotion to your Power Yoga practice will provide you with the insight to ensure that your practice flourishes.
CLEARWATER SANTUARY
985-630-1009 Info@ClearwaterSanctuary.org ClearwaterSanctuary.org Clearwater is a natural sanctuary for both people and animals. In a peaceful, supportive environment, we offer nature and mindfulness retreats, yoga, meditation, dharma, tai chi and contemplative prayer groups. See ad, page 8.
WILD LOTUS YOGA
4842 Perrier St, Uptown 2372 St Claude Ave, Downtown 504-899-0047 • WildLotusYoga.com Voted Best Yoga Studio 11 years. Intro offer: 30 days of yoga for $33 (firsttime local residents). Intro to yoga courses and over 60 classes a week, including prenatal, kids, tweens and teen classes. See ad, page 8..
TRANSFORM NOLA
8422 Oak St, NOLA 985-640-2648 Mia@TransformNOLA.com TransformNOLA.com Do you desire to become a dedicated and knowledgeable yoga practitioner? Weekday and weekend yoga teacher trainings begin Sept 12, and Jan 13, 2017. Love. Live. Teach yoga.
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